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Monday, March 10, 2008 12:00 AM

The sexual politics of household chores

One writer reenacts a day in the life of a 1950s housewife. Meanwhile, will doing the dishes get men laid?
Sarah Hepola

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  • Monday, March 10, 2008 12:45 PM

    I don't know about washing dishes

    but childcare, according to female friends, a strong man tenderly protecting and caring for a child, is a very sexy thing. Works with other defenseless creatures, too, puppies, kittens, the elderly.

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